Bolt.new settings guide

Bolt runs entirely in the browser — no local setup, no Node.js installed, no npm commands. Use it on any computer, even an iPad.

Start with a very specific stack: 'Build with React, Vite, Tailwind, and shadcn/ui' — Bolt generates cleaner code when the stack is explicit.

Use the 'Enhance Prompt' button before submitting — Bolt's own AI expands your brief description into a detailed specification, saving you token cost on corrections.

Export to StackBlitz environment when you hit free tier limits — you get a full development environment for continued editing.

Add 'Use TypeScript with strict mode' in your first prompt — it's much harder to add TypeScript later than to start with it.

Bolt supports file uploads — paste your design image or existing code file to give Bolt a reference to build from.

Use 'Fix' button when there's an error instead of describing the fix — Bolt reads the error log automatically and applies the correct patch.